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Motorcycles → Philippines
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
Motorcycles may require documentation or declaration
Details
Motorcycle imports face significant duty barriers in many developing countries. India charges 100% basic customs duty on imported motorcycles for commercial imports. Brazil applies up to 35% duties. EU imports require Euro 5 emissions compliance for. Enforcement in Philippines carries fines from PHP 5,000 to PHP 500,000 under Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) 2016 s.1400 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).
Documentation required
- Documentation may be required
Leaving with this item
Exporting a motorcycle from Philippines follows the vehicle-export process — deregistration and export declaration, with destination import rules the harder constraint.
Practical advice
Personal-import requires destination age + emission + safety compliance. Permit + IDP from home country. See /vehicles/philippines.
Customs authority
Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph